Animal and Animal Product Export Information

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Export a Live Animal (includes semen, embryos...) or Animal Product - International health certificates for the export of animals from the United States are completed by an accredited veterinarian who certifies herd and animal health status, conducts tests, and records test results for the individual animals being exported. Complete and signed international health certificates for the export of animals from the United States must be endorsed by a Veterinary Services area office in order to be valid.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) has created the International Animal Product Export Regulations (IREGS) to provide exporters with our best understanding of importing countries requirements for certain animal-origin products.

Animal Products - Zoosanitary (animal health) product certificates endorsed by APHIS are sometimes required by the importing country for exported products. The exporter should obtain any required certificates prior to shipping any product.

Pets - APHIS is one of three Federal agencies that you will encounter as you travel with your pet. Learn More.